As the nights draw in and winter deepens, we may experience some problems with our vision, and find that our eyes need some seasonal care. Denise Voon MCOptom, Clinical Adviser for The College of Optometrists, has some timely advice to help the public to protect their vision and eye health…
Are you considering wearing novelty contact lenses this Halloween? You’re not alone. Research conducted by The College of Optometrists showed that 63% of those who plan to dress up as part of Halloween celebrations will consider wearing cosmetic contact lenses. The same research shows that only 27% of people would buy novelty…
Your eyes continuously make a fluid inside your eyes so they have the nutrients they need to work normally. This fluid drains away naturally through tiny drainage channels (called the trabecular meshwork in an area described as the anterior chamber angle) in the front of your eyes. You can see…
As the summer sun shines – will you be protecting your eyes? Bright sunshine is not only dazzling, it may also cause long term damage to your eyes. Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun have been linked to the development of some eye conditions, including cataract and macular degeneration, so…
As the winter deepens and Christmas approaches, The College of Optometrists is urging the public to take steps to protect their vision and eye health this winter, particularly as many more people are once again working from home. The College has issued the following advice to safeguard eye health and…
All babies are examined within 24 hours of birth at the hospital, and then again at six to eight weeks by a general practitioner (GP), to rule out any possible health issues. Thankfully, complications with new born babies are rare, but here are four eye-related issues to look out for:…
As we are about to enter a cold snap, The College of Optometrists is urging the public to take steps to protect their vision and eye health this winter, particularly as many more people are working from home. The College has issued the following advice to safeguard eye health and…
Following reports that Kelly Osbourne scratched her eye while having mascara applied, the College of Optometrists has issued the below advice: If you’ve experienced a scratch and the redness or watering has continued hours later, you may have a corneal abrasion. To help, we’ve created some top tips to guide…
College of Optometrists issues advice as part of National Eye Health Week Are you struggling with your spectacles while wearing a face mask? Do your glasses mist up, or do your eyes feel dry? To mark National Eye Health Week (21-27 September), The College of Optometrists has issued advice on…
22% of Brits noticed their vision get worse during lockdown 32% believe that spending more time in front of screens has worsened their eyesight But over half of Brits (59%) are concerned about contracting coronavirus during an appointment with an optometrist MILLIONS of Brits could be suffering from eye problems…
